Houston, TX weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Houston now
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Houston weather by the hour
Houston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Houston.
This week in Houston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Houston
What is the weather usually like in Houston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 44°F average low
- 54.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,375 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Houston: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOUSTON-PORT, TX US (USC00414326), adjusted for the elevation of Houston.
Houston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Houston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| June | 6:19 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Houston?
Houston has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 44°F (7°C).
It gets about 54.1 inches (1,375 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Houston is March–April and October–November. At 43 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
More about Houston
Weather in towns near Houston
- West University Place weather5.5 mi SW
- Hilshire Village weather6.0 mi W
- Southside Place weather6.0 mi SW
- Hunters Creek Village weather6.6 mi W
- Spring Valley Village weather6.9 mi W
- Bellaire weather7.1 mi SW
- Hedwig Village weather7.8 mi W
- Piney Point Village weather7.9 mi W
- Bunker Hill Village weather8.7 mi W
- Aldine weather8.8 mi N
Questions about the weather in Houston
What is the hottest month in Houston?
August, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Houston?
January, with an average low of 44°F (7°C).
How much does it rain in Houston?
About 54.1 inches (1,375 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Houston?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Houston?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Houston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Houston in November?
Highs average 72°F and lows 53°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Houston?
Around 6:45 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:27 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Houston weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Houston.
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